Legacy of the Bracero Program / Legado Del Programa Bracero

"Well, the term bracero . . . it is a word of distinction, for me it is a word of great pride. I would like that word to go down in history."-Juan Loza, ex-bracero

LegacyThe bracero experience was one of exploitation but also of opportunity. The program had a direct impact on immigration and labor policy and, more importantly, on the formation of thriving Mexican American communities here in the U.S. With its legacy of struggle and success, the story of the bracero program was truly bittersweet.